Gatineau Mayor France Bélisle steps down, citing hostile political climate
Mayor France Bélisle of Gatineau, Que., is stepping down effective immediately citing the current political climate.
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Mayor France Bélisle of Gatineau, Que., is stepping down effective immediately citing the current political climate.